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21 January 2025 | 9 replies
I’m at the very beginning of my REI journey and I would love some guidance on how I can best optimize my planning, research and saving phase (which I’m dedicating 2025 to).
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
I am interested in buying the house and renting it out.
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31 January 2025 | 3 replies
If this is not possible, take some time to get to know and be-friend the other HOA board members before you waste money with an attorney.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
You have already laid out both scenarios.
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
All depends on the market or if you want to be one of the only properties to offer a hot tub in your market, which could potentially tip your property to a top line in revenue and occupancy.
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7 February 2025 | 115 replies
So thats the reality from my point of view I made a business out of this for many years and my dad made a business out of this in the 70s through the 80s so lots of experience at it.
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8 February 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Marc Shin: @John Underwood those are some great tips!
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
I love this and do a similar exercise with our properties.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
I would be happy to forward you the contacts of these folks so you can reach out, as well as a referral for a short term rental consultant who may have some insight.
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1 February 2025 | 6 replies
Make sure your wife agrees with this plan, though.